congratulation
noun
con·grat·u·la·tion
kən-ˌgra-chə-ˈlā-shən 
-ˌgra-jə-
1
: a congratulatory expression
—usually used in plural
Congratulations on your promotion.
2
: the act of congratulating
Examples of congratulation in a Sentence
Let me offer you my congratulations for being elected.
Please send her my congratulations.
I sent her a letter of congratulations.
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Ashlyn Robinette, PEOPLE, 14 Oct. 2025
Guys were banging on doors and shouting congratulations.
—Joe Garcia, New Yorker, 12 Oct. 2025
The comments on the post were flooded with congratulations from Nix’s current and former college teammates.
—Ryan Canfield, FOXNews.com, 11 Oct. 2025
Dowdle said Prescott offered him congratulations.
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 9 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for congratulation
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“Congratulation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/congratulation. Accessed 21 Oct. 2025.
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congratulation
noun
con·grat·u·la·tion
kən-ˌgrach-ə-ˈlā-shən
1
: the act of congratulating
2
: an expression of joy or pleasure at another's success or good fortune
—usually used in plural
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